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Melville House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Thames Street

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Place, Thames Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowen's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bannister's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Newport

Located in Downtown Newport, Melville House is adjacent to Thames Street and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Newport Mansions. This 7-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Touro Synagogue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bannister's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gas Lamp Grille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Benjamin's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Melville House

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Thames Street
At Melville House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide tour or ticket assistance.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds sport Frette Italian sheets. Ironing boards are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1750
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Melville House Newport
Melville Newport
Melville House Hotel Newport
Melville House
Melville House Guesthouse Newport
Melville House Newport
Melville House Guesthouse
Melville House Guesthouse Newport

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Melville House?

This guesthouse is situated in Downtown Newport, just steps from Thames Street and Jane Pickens Theater, and within a short walk of Bowen's Wharf. You'll also find Newport Mansions and The Breakers within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Melville House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Melville House feature a casino at the property?

No, Melville House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Melville House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Melville House?

Amenities at this guesthouse that appeal to couples include premium Italian sheets in each accommodation with fireplaces in some.

Does Melville House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Melville House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Melville House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Melville House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Melville House.

Are there connecting rooms at Melville House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Melville House?

The closest major airport to Melville House is Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State), which is 4.2 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State), which is located 23.7 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Melville House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Melville House.

Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 386 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great 300 years plus place. Perfect location. Owner a bit scatterbrained- but try’s to make everyone welcome . Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara, Bradenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the.price. Nothing fancy, simply a boarding house. Very clean for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Marietta

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room different to pictured, very bare. Everything needs to be updated. Door to house constantly open, room only secured via small lock. Room was very cold. Lady at reception was unfriendly to us and bullying the young man who welcomed us. Overall her vibe was very unfriendly. Glad we’re gone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Staff & service
They had me stay in a different building in a totally different neighborhood. Showed up to the address on my reservation and there was a sign on the door to go to a different building down the block. When I arrived there I was informed I'd be staying at yet another building in a different location. Why the confusing run around?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

FILOMENA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and host were great Melville inn was as expected - but the bed was horrible my husband and I slid to middle most of night , so uncomfortable we got no sleep , also no ac but was advertised as to having one there was a fan which gave me a headache from blowing on my head all night ! My cousins stayed in another room same issues but they had no ac or fan . We were offered breakfast next day from host but when we came for breakfast we were greeted as if we were bothering staff followed by French toast takes 25 min to make we hadn’t even ordered yet , containers of coffee empty along with everything else at self service station , we ended up leaving .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place has real character and Rick the innkeeper was pretty darn entertaining. The location was superb and we had a fabulous time in Newport.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location. We had the smallest room but it worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is tinyyyy! My husband is a 6’2” 250 pound big linebacker of a guy. This was totally my mistake in overlooking how small the room was. The bathroom was so small it was almost un useable. Pro tip- at the end of the hall on the second floor there’s a huge bathroom that I stumbled upon. I also made the mistake of thinking this place would have AC, so we were piled on top of each other AND sweating our butts off while putting on formal wear for a wedding. Also, this part is comical, but if we wanted breakfast, we needed to upgrade to get it… at a bed and breakfast. Made no sense. Other than that, I’ll give the location itself 5 stars because it was very walkable, and the woman who checked us in was kind. Again, most of this is my fault for not doing my research. I will say this bed and breakfast is definitely very authentic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming place. Very nice owner and parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last Minute Trip- Met All Expectations!

The Inn staff were friendly and helpful. They greeted us on the street and assisted with parking. They walked us up to our room ensured we had everything we needed. Rick is friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone’s stay is meeting their expectations. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good option to stay if you’re not in the room and out all day. Everything in town is 5-10 minutes walking distance. Other than that the rooms are fairly small making it an uncomfortable living space for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! Absolutely phenomenal location to downtown Newport and the wharf area (Approx. 5 min walk). The buildings are Revolutionary War era construction, so don’t expect the modern amenities of a 21st century hotel chain. But, the properties are clean, charming and well maintained despite being nearly 300 years old. Off street (free) parking was also a plus, but beware if you driver a larger vehicle (large SUV or truck), the lots and driveways are very tight and would be near impossible to traverse in a pickup or large SUV.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Traveled with group
No elevator so there are stairs to navigate. There was a young man who helped us carry luggage to the room. Room ac’s, tv. Shower was good with plenty of warm water. Friendly efficient staff. My friend and I got the breakfast which was extra. The chef was very efficient and food was good. Location was ideal and we just walked everywhere or caught the free bus which took us to the mansion area and Cliff Walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked in advance on Expedia only to then hear just before my arrival that the hotel doesn’t have a room at all for me. The person helping me was unhelpful, not particularly ‘with it’ and made for a very tough experience. Couldn’t have had a more frustrating experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We reserved the Melville, but check-in was at the Cleveland and we were given a room in the Admiral Farragut. All 3 are listed as different hotels on booking sites, but they are owned by the same group. If the owners are going to treat these hotels interchangeably, then they should be listed as a single hotel with multiple buildings. In particular, they should not be listed with different prices. On our departure date, I checked listings for that evening and there was more than $80 difference in price between the cheapest and most expensive of these three hotels. The owner explained that the Farragut had bigger bathrooms. Maybe true, but the plastic shower stall was old. When we arrived in the afternoon, they gave us a spot right next to our building. We then drove to a restaurant for dinner and when we returned at 9:30 all the parking spots were taken. A staff member directed us to a different lot across the street, where we had to wedge between two big SUVs and had almost no room to get out. I was frustrated parking spots were not assigned. The bed was big, but fairly stiff. Once you got through all the decorative pillows, the two actual pillows were sad and lifeless. The next day we asked for more pillows, which were much better. The window AC was weak. Just enough for 80's temps, but not for hotter days. The wifi was nonexistent, despite 3 routers. Multiple ping tests had download speeds of 3-6Mbps. Couldn't load basic websites. Breakfast was fine. Staff were helpful.
Plastic shower stall
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devannie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a friendly staff and so accommodating!! The location was absolutely beautiful! Definitely would recommend and I would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaden

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I did not have the best experience with the Melville House. Upon check in, the owner Rick told us he hadn't received our reservation from Expedia, and that this happens all the time. He then said he would upgrade us to makeup for this mix up since we couldn't stay in the overbooked Melville house. For more context, we listened to him check in four other couples before us and upgrade them all; the group behind us also booked through Expedia and they had no knowledge of their reservation either. We were then brought to one of his other properties called the Elm Street Inn, about a 15 minute walk outside of town compared to the centrally located Melville House. This appeared to be someone's house and we stayed in a small, unfinished bedroom off the kitchen. Because this was our anniversary trip, we decided to just let the room situation go and focus on what we planned; staying in the room as little as possible. There was also an older, unfriendly man who we ran into a handful of times cooking in the kitchen - we think it may have been his house? It seemed like their business model was to overbook the Melville house, and then place people accordingly throughout their other 4 rooming locations. We wouldn't book here again or recommend to anyone, and definitely didn't think this was worth $350
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking on site Walkable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Monika

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Rooms were small, needed to pay for an upgrades to get decent room and pay extra money. Original room that I booked was very bad in dirty old house. Service people were nice, tried to make the best out of our stay. Will not recommend this hotel to my family or friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025